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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94,851.73, 142,235.47 and 50,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94,851.73, 142,235.47 and 50,469.13 is: 75,681.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94,851.73 : 142,235.47 = 50,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94,851.73/142,235.47 = 50,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94,851.73x = 142,235.47 × 50,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94,851.73x = 7,178,500,426.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,178,500,426.04/94,851.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,681.28

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